[Bush Foundation](https://www.bushfoundation.org)

Rolling (always open)

Up to $150,000 per request; very limited number of grants awarded

Flexible funding for unique, collaborative initiatives addressing community needs in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Native nations.

Designed for projects not eligible for other Bush Foundation programs; not for budget shortfalls or single-organization needs.

--- ## Description The Partnership Fund provides flexible, responsive funding for unique situations that do not fit into the Bush Foundation’s standard programs. It is intended to address significant community needs or opportunities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations in the region. The fund prioritizes collaborative efforts with other funders, initiatives that attract additional resources to the region, and seed funding for new coalitions or projects aligned with the Foundation’s values but outside its regular grantmaking scope. Example grants include pandemic relief collaborations, matching funds for federal economic revitalization, and start-up support for new nonprofit coalitions. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling (applications accepted at any time) --- ## Funding Amount - Requests can be up to $150,000. - Only a very limited number of grants are awarded through this program. - In some cases, program-related investments (PRIs) may be considered. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must serve Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the 23 Native nations in this geography. - Eligible projects are those that: - Address important, unique, or urgent community needs not fitting Bush Foundation’s other programs. - Involve collaboration with other funders or organizations. - Attract additional resources to the region or provide seed/start-up funding for new initiatives. - Ineligible requests include: - Emergency funding for budget shortfalls. - Support for a single organization or coalition for needs shared by others. - Projects that could be funded under any of the Foundation’s open competitive grant programs. --- ## Application Process - The opportunity is always open; there are no fixed deadlines. - Submit a brief description of your proposal (no more than 400 words) by email to [staff@bushfoundation.org](mailto:staff@bushfoundation.org). - The Foundation encourages initial conversations and welcomes inquiries about the fit of your idea. --- ## Additional Information - The Partnership Fund is intended for situations where flexibility, risk-taking, and collaboration are key. - The Foundation is committed to building strong, honest, and flexible relationships with grantees, and supports learning and adaptation throughout the grant period. - The program is not a side door to other Bush Foundation funding; proposals that fit other open programs will not be considered. --- ## External Links - [Partnership Fund program page](https://www.bushfoundation.org/opportunities/partnership-fund/) - [Bush Foundation funding opportunities](https://www.bushfoundation.org/funding-for-your-organization/) - [Contact Bush Foundation](https://www.bushfoundation.org/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------|----------------------------------| | General Inquiries / Proposal Submission | [staff@bushfoundation.org](mailto:staff@bushfoundation.org) | | Phone | 651-379-2249 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://www.bushfoundation.org/contact-us) |

Partnership Fund - Bush Foundation

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